B4164S/T vs D4 VEA (D4204T)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
D4 VEA (D4204T)
ACCEPTABLE
76/100
+4 points over B4164S/T
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
B4164S/T
Volvo
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
D4 VEA (D4204T)
Volvo
Specifications
B4164S/T
D4 VEA (D4204T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
1995--2019
2014--present
Displacement
1588 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
100--180 hp
190 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€150--€400
€0--€0
Character
B4164S/T
"S40/V40/V40 II. Early NA versions simple and reliable. Turbo versions (B4164T) in V40 II more complex. Cooling system standard concern. Good parts availability."
D4 VEA (D4204T)
"Same VEA platform as T5. Good diesel. DPF care needed. Smooth highway cruiser."
Issues Comparison
B4164S/T 1
● MODERATE
Cooling system failures
D4 VEA (D4204T) 0
No documented issues.